Photo by Phil S on Pexels.com The term ‘Gothic’ is both an aesthetic and concept that I continually explore in literature and fashion. Considered a pioneer of the Gothic genre of literature and the sub-genre of Dark Romanticism, Edgar Allan Poe’s breadth and depth of work continues to fascinate me. Gothic literature can loosely be … Continue reading Edgar Allan Poe’s characterisation and style in the Gothic Genre – ‘Ligeia’ and ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’
My top 3 London locations for thrift shopping
As the first post in a new category of my website, I thought the best way to start would be to give my advice for the best areas in London to target for original vintage clothing… It is fair to say I’ve trekked far and wide across London in search of vintage gems and have … Continue reading My top 3 London locations for thrift shopping
‘The Tennis Court Oath’ by John Ashbery: A reflection through literary analysis
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One cannot read John Ashbery’s poetry collection, The Tennis Court Oath, without acknowledging the profound influence of the European Surrealist movement on his work. André Breton in Manifeste du Surréalisme describes the central principle of Surrealism as an attempt to ‘resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality, into … Continue reading ‘The Tennis Court Oath’ by John Ashbery: A reflection through literary analysis
‘Not Waving but Drowning’ – exploring the harrowing depth of Stevie Smith’s ‘seemingly light verse’
Photo by Matt Hardy on Pexels.com Stevie Smith’s ‘Not Waving but Drowning’ is a poem equally as fascinating in structure as disturbing in sentiment. Framed in a tragic paradox of intended and received interpretation of a physical gesture, Smith’s ‘seemingly light verse’ (Linda R. Hallett) exudes satirical depth, timelessly resonating with feelings of alienation and … Continue reading ‘Not Waving but Drowning’ – exploring the harrowing depth of Stevie Smith’s ‘seemingly light verse’
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